HR Student Assistant sought for Folkekirkens Nødhjælp!

HR Student Assistant sought for Folkekirkens Nødhjælp!

Are you passionate about international HR, and do you want to help make a real difference for the world's poorest? Then this might be you we are looking for!

About us

You give more than you think! You give. Meaning

Folkekirkens Nødhjælp supports people in the world’s poorest countries in their fight for a dignified life and helps those whose lives are at risk. We step in with humanitarian aid in disaster-affected areas, support long-term through development aid in poor regions and promote initiatives to create a more just and sustainable world.

We demonstrate leadership and continue over 100 years of tradition for hope and action. Folkekirkens Nødhjælp is active in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Ukraine with a presence in 19 countries and works to achieve four global goals: Save lives, Build resilient communities, Combat extreme inequality and Create engagement. These goals reflect our work across humanitarian interventions, development and human rights.

As our new HR student assistant you will land in a dynamic team of 14 dedicated colleagues. In HR we support both the head office in Copenhagen and our country offices. Our tasks cover the entire HR spectrum and range from recruitment to organizational development projects. We have a good social environment with an informal and humorous tone.

About the position

In the role as HR student assistant you contribute, in collaboration with our other student assistant, to carrying out a wide range of tasks in the office, including both operational and development-related tasks. The position is 12 hours per week, distributed over two days. Your tasks could be, but are not limited to:

• Invitations and rejections to candidates in connection with recruitment
• Contract drafting
• Course administration; e.g. in relation to our leadership development program
• Data extraction and analyses
• Diverse PowerPoint presentations
• Internal training of Country Offices in our recruitment system, Emply
• Ad hoc HR tasks and whatever you take an interest in

A bit about you

We imagine that you…

• Are studying for a higher education degree at either bachelor or master's level
• Are curious about HR work in an international NGO
• Are structured and detail oriented
• Are diligent and can work two days a week e.g. from 9-15
• Are a PowerPoint ninja and/or have good graphic flair
• Can navigate Excel without us requiring you to make pivot tables
• Are fluent in English and Danish
• Possibly have practical experience from previous work as a student assistant in an HR department

Even if you do not match all the listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have relevant competencies.

What we offer

• Meaningful work with skilled colleagues in an inspiring environment
• A collaborative culture focused on development
• Salary in accordance with the protocol to the collective agreement between Folkekirkens Nødhjælp and HK. The hourly wage is currently 151.24 DKK
• Working hours of about 12 hours per week
• Flexible working hours around exam periods
• Lunch scheme
• Head office centrally located in Copenhagen V

How to apply

Submit your application and CV no later than 29 October 2026 at 23:59 via our website. Note that only active students can be considered.

For more information, contact

HR Manager Camilla Plesner Nielsen, at [email protected] or phone +45 25502121.

Recruitment process

• First interviews: 4 November
• The contract starts in December, but we are flexible for the right candidate

We encourage everyone to apply

Folkekirkens Nødhjælp aims to be a diverse workplace and encourages all interested regardless of age, gender, sexuality, disability, religion and ethnicity to apply for the position. Folkekirkens Nødhjælp conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite for employment that you can pass this check and maintain this status during your employment. By applying for a job at Folkekirkens Nødhjælp you agree to comply with our policies for the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment as well as child protection.

Department: HR

Application deadline: 29 October 2026

Location: Folkekirkens Nødhjælp / Meldahlsgade 3, 1613, Copenhagen V, Denmark